News

Argyll and Bute Council is taking significant steps to tackle the housing emergency, focusing on increasing affordable housing supply and supporting those most in need.

We welcome the findings of the judicial review and now look forward to moving ahead with the Helensburgh Waterfront Development and planning future investment in the area.

Argyll and Bute Council has secured funding from Transport Scotland to build a safer footpath along the A847 at Bruichladdich, from the distillery to the village hall, improving access for local residents.

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting local communities to attend a drop-in event later this month and help shape a long-term vision for the future of Helensburgh and Cardross.

As the transformation of Rothesay Pavilion continues, the local community is already seeing significant benefits thanks to Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Benefit Scheme and the commitment of Robertson Construction Central West.

As the festive season approaches, Argyll and Bute Council is encouraging everyone to shop local.

With one of the most difficult budget positions of recent years expected for 2026/27, Councillor Ross Moreland, Policy Lead for Finance Services set out the financial challenges facing the area’s council services

Ulva Primary School has received an excellent report for learning, teaching and assessment following an inspection by the Care Inspectorate.

Argyll and Bute Council has welcomed the news that four projects in the area will benefit from the Scottish Government’s Islands Programme and the Carbon Neutral Islands Fund.

The Council acknowledges community concerns regarding the road closure at Dunselma, resulting from action required to secure public safety from an unsafe building. We are working to do all that we as a council can do, and provide information here on steps we are taking, as well as on the limitations on our authority, and the support we can offer to both the property owner and the community.